Dash to the Sun movie poster

Dash to the Sun

September 8, 1966 1h 28m

Originally released in 1966. Dash to the Sun is a music film. directed by Ryuichi Takamori. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Sonny Chiba, Yukiyo Toake, and Hiroyuki Nagato

Synopsis

A song drama based on the autobiographical song "The sun is laughing" by composer Endo Minoru. It tells the story of a young man who moves to Tokyo with a big dream of becoming a composer, and despite the unfamiliar city life, sticks to his original intentions with the gentle encouragement of his young wife, and takes the music world by storm.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 8, 1966 59 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Toei Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dash to the Sun about?

A song drama based on the autobiographical song "The sun is laughing" by composer Endo Minoru. It tells the story of a young man who moves to Tokyo with a big dream of becoming a composer, and desp...

Who directed Dash to the Sun?

Dash to the Sun was directed by Ryuichi Takamori.

How long is Dash to the Sun?

Dash to the Sun has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was Dash to the Sun released?

Dash to the Sun was released on September 8, 1966 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Dash to the Sun?

The main cast of Dash to the Sun includes Sonny Chiba, Yukiyo Toake, Hiroyuki Nagato, Kenji Imai, Reiko Ōhara.